Knowledge, attitudes and practices of medical students towards electronic learning in a tertiary care centre in central India: a cross-sectional study

Shreshtha Pandey; Sandeep Bhelkar; Uday W. Narlawar

doi:10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20223212

Authors

Shreshtha Pandey Department of Community Medicine, Government Medical College, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
Sandeep Bhelkar Department of Community Medicine, Government Medical College, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
Uday W. Narlawar Department of Community Medicine, Government Medical College, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20223212

Keywords:

E-learning, Medical education, Medical students

Abstract

Background: Medical education is constantly growing at a rapid speed and to keep the upcoming doctors in par with the competitive world e-learning has become a necessary tool. In pandemic situations like COVID-19, instructors must deliver lectures safely as well as ensure the integrity and continuity of the medical education process. Online classes became a key component in the continuity of education. It is therefore important to determine the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of medical students regarding electronic medical education.

Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among 325 undergraduate medical students and interns in a tertiary care centre in central India using probability proportional to size sampling. The study involved a KAP questionnaire towards e-learning that was distributed as Google form by means of social media.

Results: Study participants belonged to the age group of 18-30 years. 54% were male and 46% were female. 95.4% study participants used smart phones for medical education. 89.1% used online applications and platforms for medical education purposes. 84.6% used the internet regularly in your studies. 60.3% disagreed that e-learning can cover practical aspect of medical education.

Conclusions: Study results show that medical students had optimistic attitude, good knowledge and practice towards electronic learning. E-learning is a useful tool to ensure continuity of medical education as well as helpful in minimizing the effects of pandemics like COVID-19 on medical education and on the progression of training.

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Author Biography

Shreshtha Pandey, Department of Community Medicine, Government Medical College, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

Department of Community Medicine ,Government Medical College,Nagpur,Maharashtra.440003

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